Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Idaho

Pre-loaded with Idaho's numbers: 6% state income tax, average pay of $1,840/week ($46/hr), and ID GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

$1,840/wk

Avg ID Pay

6%

State Income Tax

~$1,099/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

94.2

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the GSA maximum for Idaho ($686/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate30.0%
Federal: 24%
State: 6%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 6% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$76.53

Based on 36 hours in ID.

Gross Weekly Pay

$2,755

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,656

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$497

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,258

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$29,357

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$58,713

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$117,426

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,258

per week

Taxes

$497

per week

Total Gross: $2,755 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$686

$2,970/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Idaho

$1,000

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$1,970

Your stipend covers rent with $1,970 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Idaho

Monthly Net Income:$9,778
Average 1BR Rent:$1,000
True Discretionary Income:$8,778

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:94.2

National average = 100. Idaho's cost of living is lower than the national average by 5.8 points.

Housing Cost: Moderate

Utilities: Low

Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.

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Idaho Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Idaho?

With the average Idaho package of $1,840/week and 6% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Idaho?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Idaho's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Idaho a good state for travel nurse pay?

Idaho averages $1,840/week with a 6% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 94.2. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

Do I pay Idaho taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay Idaho income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.